The Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Act, 1948 mandates registration for establishments employing 10 or more employees (the threshold is 20 in some states) where employees earn wages below the prescribed ceiling. ESI registration provides employees with access to medical care, sickness benefits, maternity benefits, and disability compensation funded through employer and employee contributions.
We handle the complete ESI registration process with the Employees' State Insurance Corporation, and advise on ongoing monthly contribution and return filing compliance.
Who Needs This
- Businesses whose employee count has crossed the applicable ESI threshold.
- Factories, shops, and establishments employing workers below the wage ceiling.
- HR and compliance teams setting up statutory employee benefits.
- Companies undergoing a labour law compliance audit.
Strategic Benefits
- Legal compliance avoiding penalties for non-registration
- Access to medical and cash benefits for eligible employees
- Builds employee trust and improves retention
- Structured framework for ongoing contribution compliance
Process Timeline
Applicability Check
Confirming employee count and wage thresholds trigger mandatory registration.
Portal Registration
Filing on the ESIC portal with establishment and employee details.
Code Allotment
ESIC allots a 17-digit registration code confirming active registration.